Rumour: Nintendo NX To Feature A Split D-Pad And Share Button

[SuperNova]

I think this is for multiplayer on the go. With a split D-Pad you can make the D-pad work like face buttons (and vice versa). So if the controllers are detachable you can have local 2-player games wih everyone having roughly the same controller layout.

 

Also, that picture gets a gold star.